About SAARC Youth Council
Uniting 550 million young people across Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka under a single banner of regional cooperation and peace diplomacy.
The Unified Voice of South Asian Youth
The SAARC Youth Council (SYC) is established as the premier regional platform dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders across the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation.
Operated through autonomous National Chapters in each of the eight member countries, SYC bridges cultural, linguistic, and geographic divides to champion regional cooperation, youth entrepreneurship, and sustainable socio-economic development.
Our Core Objectives
To promote regional cooperation among the youth of South Asia through structured institutional programs:
Youth Leadership Development
Cultivating ethical, visionary young leaders equipped to tackle complex governance and community challenges.
Innovation & Tech Startups
Facilitating cross-border startup incubations, hackathons, and angel investor seed financing for tech pioneers.
International Youth Diplomacy
Organizing the SAARC Youth Parliament, Model Summits, and diplomatic engagements with embassies and the UN.
Education & Academic Exchange
Forging partnerships between South Asian universities and supporting student mobility scholarships.
Peace Dialogue & Cultural Harmony
Bridging historical divides through bilateral cultural festivals, youth camps, and sports friendship games.
Climate Action & SDGs
Mobilizing youth across the Himalayas, coastal deltas, and island states to drive renewable energy and climate justice.